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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

combed and face and hands scrubbed
till they fairly shone, came shyly down
stairs dressed in his new suit.
Polly smiled upon him approvingly;
the Captain remarked that he didn't
know about taking such dandified-
looking chap to church along of such
plain-dressed folks as the Flagg family;
and Mrs. Flagg gave him motherly
kiss.
That's so much like Joe,"' laughed
Polly, as the display of the paper which
Tad had found with his little gift
necessitated an explanation of Joe's
previous performances.
always remember, Sad" coun-
selled the Captain, with grave Shake
of the head, as they sat down to the
table together, ''what Solomon says
about wise son maxim glad father
-and-and he that is not warned
thereby is not WISE" concluded Captain
Flagg, who was sometimes little hazy
in the correctness of his quotations.
After breakfast, the Captain read a
chapter from the New Testament aloud.
making comments upon the text, for
the edification of Tad and Polly, who
listened with respectful attention. And
then, after awhile. at the summons of
the rather unmusical church-bell, the
whole family decorously made their
way to the Westinghouse, close by.
The Exporters were, generally speak
ing. church-going people; and, on the
pleasant April morning of which I
speak, the church was well filled.
To Tad's secret joy, Deacon Whit
ney's pes was next Captain Flagg's,
and soon he had the extreme satisfac-
ton Of seeing Joe filing in ahead of his
sister, followed by Mrs. Whitney and
the deacon. Joe sat at the extreme
end, and thus the two boys were divided
only by the slight partition between
the pews.
Joe greeted Tad with a wink, and
claspiny his hands together, rolled his
eyes upward, as though in rapturous
astonishment at Tad's festive appear
ance.
Il think you're just as good as you
can be. and 1 wish Ihad something TO
gave go,s. whispered. I..,.- N.::-.y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
An IN aIana Editor Tells Why Democracy
WAS Victorious in 1876 and 1884.

An IN aIana Editor Tells Why Democracy
Was Victorious in 1876 and 1884.
Sine its-under the circumstance
overwhelming defeat at the polls near
ly years ago, the Republican
part ; been trying to convince itself
and tine outside word that that defeat
was the result of an accident, or acct
dents, and as consequence the merest
incidents, animportant either in them
selves or their relations. have been
marsha ed together and paraded as the
causes Of the party's disastrous defeat.
In this way Brother Burchard's un-
fortunate ALTERATION on the eve of the
battle in New York has been made to
10 duty as one OF the principal causes
Of Blaine's defeat. There are other in
cidents equally as trifiing that have
been used in the same way and for the
same purpose. The closeness of the
Tote in certain localities like New York
and New Jersey makes this theory
seem plausible. and yet never was there
4 theory so unfounded.
The history of this country from its
beginning shows that the sentiment of
its people, when il normal condition,
IS favorable TO the principles underly-
ne the Democratic party. If accidents
fave played a part in politics at all the
Republicans nave been the gamers by
them rather than the losers. The alb
normal has always been the beneficial
ry OF accidents. not the normal. Had
+ not been for accidents and blunders
The Democratic party would not have
lost power in 1850. and had it not been
Cor the abormal condition of affairs
GLOWING the suppression of the rebel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
THE LOVED AND THE LOST.

The loved and the losti Why do we call them
lost?
Because we miss them from our onward roadi
Gods unseen angel FER our pathway crost,
Looked on us all and loving them the most,
Straightway relieved them of LIES weary load
And this we call a 'lossr; oh, selfish sorrow
OF selfish heartsi Oh we of little faith
Let us look round, some argument to borrow
why we in patience should await the morrow
That surely must succeed this night OF death.
Ay, look upon this dreary, desert path,
The thorns and thistles wheresoe'er turn
What trials and what tears, what wrongs and
wrath,
What struggles and what strife the journey
hath
They have escaped from these and 10! we
mourn.
ASK the poor sailor when the wreck is done,
Who with his treasure strove the shore to
reach
While with the raging waves he battled on,
Was it not joy where every joy seemed gone,
To see his loved ones landed on the beachS
"A poor wayfarer, leading by the hand
A little child, had halted by the well
To wash from of her feet the clinging sand
And tell the tired boy of that bright land
Where this long journey prst, they longed to
dwell;
When lol the King who maIly mansions had
Drew near and looked upon the suffering
twain,
Then pitying spake: ''Give me the little lad;
In strength renewed, and glorious beauty clad,
I'll bring him with me when come again.
Did she make answer selfishiy and wrong
Nay, but the woes feel he too must share! -
Or rather bursting into joyful song,
Go on her way rejoicing and made strong
To struggle on, since he wCs freed from care!
We will do likewise; death has made no breach
In love and sympathy, in hope and trust;
If outward sign sound our meier reach,
There is an inward spiritual speech
That greets US still, though mortal tongues be
dust
It bids US do the work that they laid down.
Take up the song where they broke OF the
strain
So journeying till we reach the Heavenly town.
Where are laid up our treasures and our crown,
" And our lost loved ones VILE be found again.
Church Of England Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

that had purplish tinge in certain
lights, and the whitest and most even
teeth that were ever seen outside a
dentists establishment; neither was the
little blueish scar visible upon Mr..
Forests white forehead, that Tad had
noticed upon the intellectual brow of
Jones. Yet, all the same, he often un.
consciously connected the two in his
mind, even while he laughed at his
own folly in SO doing.
'tMiss Smith, good-morning-
Forrest, with his elusive smile. as hs
lounged idly up the garden-path, and,
with GOODNESS peculiar to himself, sat
down on the edge of the garden piazza.
Miss Smith stifiy acknowledged the
greeting, and Tad, glancing up shyly,
said he was pretty well. He was lit
tie tiattered by Mr.. Forests evident
interest in himself though he was not
quite sure that he liked it. after all. He
had nothing in common with the city
bred gentleman. and was rather puz-
zled to know what Mr.. Forrest could
have in common with himself.
''Come into the house after you get
through wedding, Tad; 1 want you"
said Miss Smith, stalking past the una
Dashed Mr.. Forrest, who sat quite al
his ease, with the ivory head of his cane
between his lips.
"Yes'm," was the meek reply, and
Tad silently continued his work, wish
ing that Mr.. Forrest would go, for he
was very well aware that Miss Snith
did not at all approve of the gentle
mans frequent visitations.
In a small village like Bixport, where
every body's business is public prop
erty, the story of Tad and his travelling
sachel was generally known, as was
also the fact that no attention had ever
been paid to Captain Flagg's advertise
ment. So it was not strange that Mr..
Forrest should be in possession of the
same knowledge. He had referred to
the matter casually in conversation
with Tad, declaring that it was mighty
interesting incident in real life-come,
nowi
$50 you never opened the little ALI
gator-skin sachel, to see what was in
Itch, Tad?" suddenly asked Mr.. For
rest, after short pause.
"Why, no, sir! l haven't key
and, if L had, don't think it would 40
just the thing, either,'' replied TAG,
little surprised at the unexpected ques-
ton.
"Oh, don't know" remarked Mr..
Forrest, coOlly; there might be some
thing in it that would give you clew
to the real owner
THAT'S true" murmured Tad, who
had never thought of this before.
81 think it's your duty to try and
open it," continued Mr.. Forrest, seeing
the impression he had made.
''But 1 couldn't without breaking the
lock, and l should not like to do that"
Tad answered, with a perplexed look.
81 suppose you keep it in your pos
session." inquired Mr.. Forrest, care
lessly; and Tad nodded. Then, why
not bring the bag over to my room this
EVENING" dare say some of my keys
will unlock it," suggested the gentle
man, blandly.
'I'll think about it, sir" replied Tad,
cautiously, for he was not quite sure
that it would be just the eight thing to
do; and, moreover, he wanted to ask
the advise of Miss Smith, in whose
good Judgment Tad had the firmest con-
fidence, before taking am such decisive
step.
ITO BE CONTINt ED.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22


Tad knew nothing about playing a
trout, and if he had it would have made
no difference, owing to his primitive
fishing tackle. He pulled vigorously;
so did the trout, and .'snap"' went the
end of the alder pole, leaving Tad in Il
mad frenzy of excitement, with three
fourths IF the rod in his hands, dane
ing madly on the rocks
Joe was equal to the situation.
Dropping his own pole, he made IL dive
for the broken fragment. which was
floating in sight. Gathering the slack
line carefully in his hands. vigorous
tug landed high and dry the largest
trout ever caught in Mill brook.
''Thcre!' Joe exclaimed, as Tad re-
garClcd his prize in an amazement too
deep for words. you've caught the one
real trout you've wanted to-now, l
guess we'd better be getting home,
without doing any more fishing"
''All right" returned Tad, mourn
fully, but you caught him, after all.
joe" But Joe stoutly asserted that
Tad hooked him first, while he-Joe-
only helped to bring the big fish safe to
E land. And, in the discussion of the ex-
citing episode. the walk home was ac-
complished in u surprisingly short time.
Tad's big trout was baked for sup
per, and it was generally agreed by the
four who partook thereof that the flavor
was particularly fine. Tad himself Sc
cretly thought he had never eaten any
thing so delicious in his whole life
But it is not unlikely that the lnowl-
edge that he himself had furnished this
important adjunct to the evening meal
gave it an additional relish for Tad.
By this time Tad had begun TO feel
very much at easg with sthese quiet,
home-like people. AS they gathered
about the open fireplace, with It's
smoldering backlog, after the tea
things were cleared away, and the big
kerosene-lamp was lighted, he opened
his heart to their kindly questioning
and spoke freely of his past life There
was really little or nothing to keep
back. for, as l have said. thanks to the
memory of his mothers teachings and
anatural uprightness of character, Tad
had escaped the evil ways which a
homeless, fricndless boy is SO apt to fall
into, and, though he had faults in
abundance, he was, on the whole, a
more upright young fellow than many
whose surroundings and advantages
had been far more favorable than
Tad's.
$50 you're to begin ships duties to
Miss Smith o Monday-eh. Tad?' re-
marked the Captain, thoughtfully, to
break a little silence which had fallen
upon the group.
Yes, SIR" was the reply, and 1
do hope she'll like me-"
''She'n be hard To suit if she don't
returned Mrs. Fiegg. clicking her nee
dies emphatically together as they
flashed i'll and out of the meshes of a
blue YARN sock that she was kn1tring
for the Captain. For the good lady,
whose heart was large enough to take
in ut least half dozen motherless bows
and girls, had begun to regard Tad
with considerable favor.
4 know she'll ike YOU" said Polly.
'cnn.rieasiJ-, IS sc ,colle>, - ..oIa t..o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

Little Dot-..AIamn n. can I get
married to Dick when grow up?''
MammG-''Why, l suppose so. pet, il
YOU want to- Il fink it will be good
PLAN" '.Why?" cause we can get
all our quarrelin' oyeI while Yves lit.
- = C.s:--1.o II.-1y-'G
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
CHAPTER XII.

The promise of April had given
place to the fulfillments of June. filling
the air with summer sunshine and
beauty. Tad, under the supervision of
Miss Smith, whose angular features
were shaded by an immense garden
hat, was wedding the pansy-bcd III the
front yard. Miss Smith, who was Il
great f1ower-lover, made somewhat of
speciality of cultivating sweet-peas
and pansies, which she gave away in
their season with liberal hand.
You would hardly have recognized
Tad in the brown-faced boy, in blue
overalls, bending lovingly over the
quaint, upturned fOwer-faces that
peered into his own. He had taken to
his new vocation with surprising read
mess, and Miss Smith secretly congrat-
ulated herself on having at last found
boy after her own heart. though she
seldom allowed her satisfaction to show
itself in the form of words.
Here comes that Forrest chap
again." muttered Miss Smith, discon-
tentedly, as she glanced toward an
acknowledgement young man who
"@'S hliO
street; Il wish he'd kept away about
his own business, and not come idling
round, taking your attention off N your
work.
For Mr.. Paul Forrest was one of John
Doty's city boarders, who had scraped
an acquaintance with Tad very soon
after coming to Bixport. He seemed
to take a singular interest in Tad,
which, as he explained TO Miss Smith,
arose from the boys strong resem-
blance to his youngest and only brother.
who had died a year previous
last one, excepting myself, of family
of seven," he said, with sad smile
For Mr.. Forrest did a great deal of
smiling, first and last: and, curious
enough, Tad, in some vague way, was
reminded by it of the genial Mr.. Jones,
whom he had met in Boston, before
coming TO Bixport- Of course, this
was simply an absurd fancy on his
part. The fraudulent Jones was a
smooth-faoed young man. with gold
tipped teeth-while Mr.. Paul Forrest
S,>DE.--- Ct.. 10y 49, .-s.-s -.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
CHAPTER IX.-CoNr1NuED.

lCopyrigtted, 1886, by D. Lothrop &c Co., and
Published By Special A1ranyensent.l
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
Great Wrongs Righted.

This Nation, since its birth, has
owned 900, 000,00) of acres of available
public land. Nominal settlers have
only had one-third of it, though abo:It
100, 900, 900 acres have been turned
over to the States. The railway kings
have gobbled more than one-third If
this magnificent domain, mainly
through corrupt legislation. We aro
glad to note the determination on tho
part of our present Government 10
right at least small percentage ~
these wrongs. Secretary Lamar HIS
already ordered the restoration Of
nearly 80, 100. 900 acres the land, he'd
by various railroads, to be opened To-
settlement under the homestead Law.
boston Budget (Rep.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

fascinating pages of Little Women"
which she was-reading for the first time.
while Bounce slumbered peacefully in
her lap.
"You just go on and do your duty
unto Miss Smith accordin' as you'd
nave it done to you, Tad" remarked
the Captain, oracularly, ''and you
needn't have no fears. Miss Smith, :"
continued Captain Flagg, with appraised
finger to command attention, lis a fe-
male that's had a tempestuous v'y'ge
in life, as it were, a-losing of every re-
lation she had, which has gone to make
her a bit cranky; but she's good-hearted
and God-fearin', and once you get into
her good books, you're always there. -"
"They say she's got han sum prop
erty that her folks left her-some-
where's nigh ten thousan' dollars Mrs.
Flagg observed, in voice indicative of
considerable respect for the possessor
of such wealth. For in Bixport the
person with an unencumbered estate
and thousand dollars was ''well-to-
do; he who had five thousand was well
off; while the owner of ten thousand
dollars was regarded in the light of a
millionaire.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

A man out hunting, becoming
angry because his gun kicked badl7,
his companion said: Don't blame tna
gun. Like all human beings. lit -
almost sure to kick when loaded up
too heavily"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
CHAPTER Y.


On the following morning, when
Tad, having opened his eyes to the
glad sunlight which streamed in at the
east window of his little room, began
to pull his drowsy ideas together, he
remembered that it was Sunday.
They'll want me to go to church,
and don't look decent" thought Tad,
disconsolately, with n glance in the di-
rection of the chair where he had
placed his threadbare clothing the
night before.
But what was this? A partly worn
suit of serviceable tweed cloth-the
very counterpart of that in which Joe
Whitney was arrayed when he sprang
aboard the MARY j." hung over the
chair-back. And that was not all. In
the chair itself lay all the other essen
tials of boys toilet. neatly folded,
even to a coarse white linen collar, a
whisp of black neck-ribbon, pair of
but little used lace-up boots, and a
''second-best" straw hat.
Scarcely able to believe the evidence
of his astonished eyes, Tad slipped out
of bed and proceeded to investigate.
On the top of the pile was bit of pa
per, whereon, in an irregular, boyish
scrawl, were written the words: ''to Pay
for maxim Miss smith think you was
def and playin was q bare.-J. Whit
ney."
After Tad had gone to bed on the
previous evening, Mrs. Flagg slipped
over to Deacon Whitney's, and ably
seconded by the special pleadings Of
Joe, succeeded in enlisting the full SYM
pathies of the family in behalf of shah
bily-dressed Tad. Joe's wardrobe was
overhauled, and selection made, re-
sulting in the surprise to Tad which l
have mentioned.
"Wen, he's what call nice-look-
ing boy" was Mrs. Flagg's inward
comment, as Tad. with hair neatly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22

Lady Gokingiy)-'Tomny. when
are you going to marry?' Tominy
(eignt years old and very sUsceptible)
well. don't think I'll ever marry.
l love so many girls. if l n rieG one
all the rest would be jeald Tho
Epoch
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-09-22
Adventures Of Tad:
OR THE
HAPS AND MISHAPS OF ALOST SACHEL.
a Story for Young and Old.

Ely FRANK H. CO4IVIK2SE
AUTHOR OF PEPPER ADAMS" BLOWN OUT
TO SEA" paul GRAFTON" ETC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19

- I'TtsIIIFHt i UiI'E j ny
ARCHIE Yoy.NG. Clerk Police jury.
And and the following resolution on mo-
tinn Of Robert Greene, duly seconded was
read ara adopted.
Re Il rcaolred W. the Police Jury. Of the
parish Of Ter,aiii0n, thar the President of
fte police jury eanse suit to be instituted
in tile ua1ne of the police jury Of VecTail-
ion Parish gainst Joseph ). Nnnez, tax
collector, for the taxcs OF the years 1854
asid fSS:, Cue the parish OF NefiEilion and
moi accounted Tor by SAID collector. as ,ap-
pears from the report Of the sperial com
iniTten. hlea and reported to the poiiee
jrrv February II. 1881. with sHch interest
Oh said amount IS tine collector is Stable to
pay according 10 law.
HOWARD HoFFPArIR,
President Police jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19

! A RrookShier, work on Jail, etc. II So
Steamer T. RI Barmore, lumber 40 .
Sehool Board. retained poll tax 22 90
f II Mills, sundries 1o4 81,
B G. stne.ias, district atty 80 90
On motion the jury then adjourned TO
next regular meeting, Cd Monday in April.
ARCHIE IOTEGs. Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19

MONDAY. March I. 1887.


The Police .'ugy OF the parish of Yer
ni!ion mes at She court hease IN the town
u AhDeyjlie, pursuant so adjournment.
Members nreSeEt :-F. J. Morgan, w. L.
FanSiyke, Robert Greene. Howard Hott-
taUir and i. 4. Leblanc. A A5Seut:-n. H.
Barrels an,i J. 4. Broussarfi.
The minutes Of last meeting were read
ind adopted.
The following reports were read and or
:nat ION of w. l.. Nanslyke were adopted
md ordered spread on the minutes.
10 he H",}. flesldentand members nf the
ppiict jury Of the parish OF Nernihon.
~@ltlemtn-Ihe Finance Calnmittee
VIII with @ narsh ISL tax M eoIscthor Vie oS o1 rolls is Of lss5
Having examined stub-book of collector
,n said rolls, we find that he has collected
trola February lst 10 :5sth inst, inclusive,
che SUN ot...... ) 1918 30
Balance due by colIec-
Tor rs per report of Feb.
!, 1897 1S 80
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19

TOT as PCT report OF FeO.
!, 1887 .......... ~ 80
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19
Total
Balance due by collector

Balance due by collector SIS 50
Respectfully submitted,
q. G0DGHAU11,
THos. J. SiugGAE.
Ahhevii!e, Mavcn l, 1850.
70 the Hon. President and members OF the
Police jury OF Verrailion PARISH.
tieuts-i'he2e remains as cash in the
treasury al this G3 te on the surplus fund
rs2tj53.6!. The money received oa this fund
SINCE iast report is as follows: .t
Feb Il, Shy Felix Broussard for I'M
bt5itfsttt HiVSFt - tH'
March :, 'Si-Jos. s. Nunel ON roll
of 1886 Observation-Disclosures. 994 26
Besides .Ac above | haye on hand s:2.J.;5s5
as cash to the credit of the courthouse
fuIua Money received on this fund since
iast report was Oh March ). 1857. from JOS.
5. Nunez, on roll 1856. being S31l.-0.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19

say FOFaI : To
Credited 10y tie follow
ing receip5s produced by
collector
March itIl-Ry re-
ceipT Of treasurer school
tan. rolls 1856. 2t.}9 II. com
q Il .2.i: :G;;;5
March 5tEt-By rceipt OF
treasurer. parish tax rolls
'stj. 99f IS. com 81 - 1876 ,58
March 5th-By receipt OF
treasurer, court house
flnds, rolls 1856, Jll -
conn 10 3S ............. ;s37 G.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19
l II
Eli WISE.
pnrisll IreA.tlrpI

PsFlS!i treasurer.
The petition Of Oscar Leblanc aud y
OF hers for u road leading from the inter
section OF aergy's Nridge and Cypress
Point roads III a westerly <!irec ton 10 All-
gustc NarccaMX SOM was read and GA mo-
sion cf L. }. Morgan was laid over for f,t-
iure ac!I0ns
Tie following resolution offered by I J
Notrtsli, and duly seconded, was read and
adopted.
se Il Ycso7vod by the Police Jury of the
parisii ot ycEmiion th;tt tlie report Of the
jury Of free holders appointed to lay o:lt g
pubiic road to Ioin the epab'ic road on the
line cf the parish OF iberia, and being q
portion nf tho road from AbbeyiEle TO New
IoeTist, fled October i. 1850. and adopted
,5y the s'oiic juicy on The 18th dag Of 0cto-
i,er 1883, be declared Il public road as laid
out ~ said lirv os rec holders, and that
said road be forty feet wide. twenty feet
to ho taken on each side OF the township
liIc when said road runs on the township
line between townships Il q 13, south.
No Il image being allowed by said jury OF
free holders, aud that Evarste Miguez
and Francois D. Lelesl The supposed owl
ers of the laotl taken for said road, be no
tiad By sclyiye Of Il copy Of this resoiu-
ton ser.-et, on them fespecfiNeiS alG
ui her parties hayiug fences or other oh-
ssrtlrtiuus on the lire at said road. are
nere,E ordered to remove said fences OF
oi her distractions within ten days after
notice. Also to be notified by a copy Of
this resolution sc.ved on them.
(si-neSu HOWARD hOFFPATIR,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-19
Address 60 the A.,E.SczsiTWrssrs OF
s.se State OF g4orsisfaStH.

The Executive Committee of the
Louisiana State Agricultural So
cietv held session in New Orleans
on Fenurary 80, aud passed the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolved, That all papers in the
State are requested to published
the address prepared by the Com
mittee to the agrlculturlsts OF the
State.